Elle's life is turned upside down when her parents are killed in a car crash. She is sent to live with her grandparents in a small town, where she discovers a hidden world of fairies and magical creatures. With the help of her new friends, Elle must find a way to stop the evil fairy queen from taking over the world.
This collection of poems celebrates the simple joys in life. From the delight of a sunny day to the pleasure of a good meal, the poems capture the moments that make life worth living.
Joe is an average looking boy who, through a series of comic misadventures, is proclaimed as the most beautiful boy in the world. He enjoys the attention from all the girls at first , but then he meets the one girl who doesn't seem to be impressed by his looks. Joe is determined to win her over, no matter what it takes.
Lily is a housecat who is left behind when her family goes on vacation. She soon discovers that she has the ability to communicate with ghosts, and she uses this power to warn her family about the danger they're in.
Ashley, a 12 year old Roller Derby enthusiast, starts school at a new school in a new town. She quickly realizes that she doesn't fit in, but befriends a group of outcasts who share her love of skating. Together they start their own Roller Derby team, and Ashley quickly learns that being a good skater isn't enough, she also has to be a good leader if she wants her team to succeed.
In a world where the only other people are a group of cannibals who want to eat her, Sarah has to use all of her wit and intelligence to survive. She eventually finds herself leading the cannibals in a quest to find other survivors.
Jake is a young skiier who trains hard to make it to the Olympics. When he finally gets his chance, he skis flawlessly and takes home the gold medal. Jake's dream has come true.
Sofia, a twelve-year-old orphan, is sent to live with her aunt in sixteenth-century Florence. She quickly learns that secrets are hidden around every corner and that not everyone is to be trusted. When she discovers a plot to overthrow the city's ruler, she is torn between her duty to her family and her desire to do what is right. With the help of her new friends, Sofia sets out to stop the conspirators before it's too late.